client that will ask for the IP network settings from the DHCP server or
Specify an IP address: If you are not sure whether there are any DHCP services on the WAN interface, you can manually assign an IP address to the interface. Note that the IP Address and Subnet Mask should be assigned within the same network as the
Static IP
Enter the static (fixed or permanent) IP address that your ISP offers to you.
WAN IP address: this is the IP address assigned by your ISP for your router. You shall specify the IP address of the router here. e.g. 172.16.2.84
Subnet Mask: an address code that determines the size of the network; this is the subnet mask of the router, when seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). The subnet mask is provided by your ISP. e.g.
255.255.255.0
Gateway IP Address: an IP address forwards Internet traffic from your local area network (LAN) . e.g. 172.16.2.5
DNS Server IP address: you must specify DNS server IP address here if your ISP has the said address. If you do not specify it, the router will automatically apply default DNS Server IP address: 194.109.6.66 to this field.
DHCP Some Cable ISPs require user to provide or specify MAC address for access authentication purpose. Your can either manually enter the MAC address in the MAC Address fields or clone from your network adapter.
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